A medical error, or any horribly negative medical experience, is a traumatic event. Many who suffer at the hands of the medical system, whether it's a surgical mistake, misdiagnosis, a drug error, or any other form of medical mistake or bad experience with a provider, suffer for years from extreme anxiety attacks, even post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Please share your story about your traumatic medical event experience, the anxiety and post traumatic stress that resulted, and your advice for others who suffer from anxiety or PTSD as a result of their traumatic experiences.
Thyroid Hormone Overdose Causes PTSD
YES! I have so much change, and memory loss, which should be a gift, and it just confuses things even more. I am unable to work right now and am dealing with a depression that I do not understand! I …
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A Resident Does Surgery, Subtracts Trust
Suspiciously. I now know that the interminable waits for scheduled office visits are a form of power intended to make that patient KNOW, KNOW KNOW how inferior s/he is in managing the transaction, an…
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Be Careful in Your Choice of Doctors
No, as a general rule I do not mind an experienced surgical resident performing the operation, providing the surgeon who's getting the big bucks is in the OR supervising. And providing I have consent…
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Trauma from Violations of Informed Consent
I have taught myself nutritional and natural healing. I write. I go to a counselor. I talk about my experience so others will be aware. I try to put it in perspective, but still feel violated and fru…
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Misinformation During Pregnancy
I don't take doctors as seriously. And in the future, if I would ever get pregnant again, I'm not sure I would want the ultrasound, which is not required. I've always been anxious about doctor apts, …
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